More than 2,500 years ago, God revealed the greatest message in history to the Hebrew prophet Isaiah. In chapter 53 of the book that bears his name, Isaiah unveils God�s message of salvation to the world, and in so doing, he reveals the identity of the Messiah � the Lamb of God who would lay down His life as an offering for the world�s sins.
�For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and by him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of his blood on the cross. This includes you who were once so far away from God. You were his enemies, separated from him by your evil thoughts and actions, yet now he has brought you back as his friends. He has done this through his death on the cross in his own human body. As a result, he has brought you into the very presence of God, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.� Colossians 1:19-22 (NLT)As Revelation 5:13 states, every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea will attest to the glory of Christ!And they sang a new song with these words:Yet it was our weaknesses he carried. It was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God for his own sins! But he was wounded and crushed for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace. He was whipped, and we were healed! All of us have strayed away like sheep. We have left God�s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the guilt and sins of us all.DENS MODEL SHIP SHOP: We sell our model ships on gifts such as, Posters, T-Shirts, Coffee Mugs, Clocks, Steins, Coasters, Infant Apparel, Hats, Stickers, Magnets, Buttons, Stamps & more. http://www.cafepress.com/densmodelshopWounded and Crushed for Our SinsBe ComfortedA beginning woodworker should have the necessary tools and supplies even if he is just starting out in his craft. Woodworking power tools can be quite tempting but those who don't have the budget for such gadgets should stick with the hand woodworking tools.Conclusion�But the crowd shouted louder and louder for Jesus� death, and their voices prevailed. So Pilate sentenced Jesus to die as they demanded. As they had requested, he released Barabbas, the man in prison for insurrection and murder. But he delivered Jesus over to them to do as they wished.� Luke 23:23-25 (NLT)USS CONSTELLATION MODEL: http://www.densmodelships.zoomshare.com/album/%20U.S.S.%20CONSTELLATION/images/a02634d2f88a98c29d587cdcb70ba321_11368304500/:album?css=/lib/style/trebuchet.css&css=/lib/style/type_album.css�Two others, both criminals, were led out to be executed with him.� Luke 23:32 (NLT)�And Pilate said to the people, �Here is your king!� �Away with him,� they yelled. �Away with him � crucify him!� �What? Crucify your king?� Pilate asked. �We have no king but Caesar,� the leading priests shouted back.� John 19:14-15 (NLT)The art of woodworking used to be done manually by skilled carpenters and the likes. However, new technological advancements now allow for the discovery of new machines that have made woodworking less manual, more modern and more creative and efficient (plus a heck of a lot more accurate). Instead of shaping wood materials in man�s creative but flaw full hands, the woodworkers now make use several machines to shape the wooden product they want to make.Because of the Lamb, a multitude throughout the ages will be counted as righteous. They will be clothed in white robes and stand before the throne of God without fault. They will experience fellowship with God, and spend eternity in His peace. Because of the fulfilled prophecy of Isaiah 53, a human race which once lived in darkness can now move forward with hope:Although many claim this passage is yet to be fulfilled prophecy, history records that every iota of Isaiah 53 was fulfilled in the life of one man, a Jewish carpenter from Nazareth. The Gospels testify to the life of Jesus Christ, providing the world with ample evidence of His identity as the Lamb of God. For anyone who is skeptical or hasn�t had the good fortune to examine the historical record, Isaiah 53 contains multiple prophecies about the life and times of the Messiah � each one fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ. Here are just a few of those prophecies, followed by a corresponding verse (or verses) from the New Testament which confirms fulfillment in the life of Jesus:Revelation Chapter 5 describes an actual event that will take place in heaven following the rapture, and just prior to the Tribulation period which begins with the breaking of the first seal. Those who have loved Christ throughout the ages up until the time of the rapture will be present for this awesome event, and they will participate in singing the praises of the Lamb on the day He takes possession of the scroll.For in that day, the evils of this world will pass away, and �every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father!�I looked and I saw a Lamb that had been killed but was now standing between the throne and the four living beings and among the twenty-four elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God that are sent out into every part of the earth. He stepped forward and took the scroll from the right hand of the one sitting on the throne. And as he took the scroll, the four living beings and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they held gold bowls filled with incense � the prayers of God�s people!�He was whipped, and we were healed!� Isaiah 53:5 (NLT)FREE ROPEWALK PLAN: http://www.densmodelships.zoomshare.com/2.html�The Lamb is worthy � the Lamb who was killed. He is worthy to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.�Bore the Sins of the Mankind�He was despised and rejected � a man of sorrows, acquainted with bitterest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way when he went by. He was despised, and we did not care.� Isaiah 53:3 (NLT)The Coming Glory of ChristThen I wept because no one could be found who was worthy to open the scroll and read it. But one of the twenty-four elders said to me, �Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David�s throne, has conquered. He is worthy to open the scroll and break its seven seals.�NOAHS ARK DIORAMA: http://www.densmodelships.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/%20%22%20NOAHS%20ARK%20DIORAMA%20%22Revelation 5�Then they nailed him to the cross.� Mark 15:24 (NLT)Both aspiring and expert woodworkers should be aware of the important terminologies used in woodworking. One often-used term is milling, which is the use of a mill for grinding a board. Woodworkers should know that board-feet isn't a kind of furniture but it is a standard measurement when selling rough lumber in the United States. On the other hand, yield doesn't refer to harvest of agricultural products but it is the term given to denote the efficiency of milling unprocessed lumber. Waste is a common result when milling rough wood so when you are said to have accomplished a hundred percent yield, it means you have milled the rough lumber without producing any waste at all.ABOUT THE SHIPS: All the ships are Plank on Frame construction (hollow hulls) http://www.densmodelships.zoomshare.com/album/New%20British%20Ship%20in%20Working%20Progress/images/a1e8f0c07be63607f78f07c4bee79340_11364258050/:album?css=/lib/style/trebuchet.css&css=/lib/style/type_album.css#. The ships are made from all types of woods, which are: Cherry, Walnut, Chestnut, Mahogany, Oak, Pine, and other exotic woods. The scale in these models are 1/96 and 1/192. The rigging on some of these ships are also hand made, by using my custom ROPEWALK- http://www.densmodelships.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/RopeWalk .THIS IS THE MODEL THAT I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON. The model is 100% SCRATCH BUILT, MADE OUT OF CHESTNUT WOOD, CUSTOM MADE. MUSEUM QUALITY, CLASS A, 1-OF-A-KIND... This ship is still in working progress and will be finished by December 2006. The scale of this ship is 1/96 so it would be 168' long x 42' wide, and draws 21' of water. The model is 21" long x 5" wide, and 5" high mid-ship. And has 5 different deck levels. Click here to view some large photos of it,- http://www.densmodelships.zoomshare.com/album/New%20British%20Ship%20in%20Working%20Progress/images/8cb0725d7cf354e7fb1b9b8ea190263b_11364334610/:album?css=/lib/style/trebuchet.css&css=/lib/style/type_album.css�He had done no wrong, and he never deceived anyone. But he was buried like a criminal; he was put in a rich man�s grave.� Isaiah 53:9 (NLT)But it was the Lord�s good plan to crush him and fill him with grief. Yet when his life is made an offering for sin, he will have a multitude of children, many heirs. He will enjoy a long life, and the Lord�s plan will prosper in his hands. When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of what he has experienced, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins. I will give him the honors of one who is mighty and great, because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among those who were sinners. He bore the sins of many and interceded for sinners.� Isaiah 53:1-12 (NLT)�Who has believed our message? To whom will the Lord reveal his saving power? My servant grew up in the Lord�s presence like a tender green shoot, sprouting from a root in dry and sterile ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him. He was despised and rejected � a man of sorrows, acquainted with bitterest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way when he went by. He was despised, and we did not care.SCALED NOAHS ARK MODEL: http://www.densmodelships.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/Scaled%20Model%20of%20Noahs%20Ark�He was beaten that we might have peace.� Isaiah 53:5 (NLT)And then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea. They also sang:�Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever.�The scroll represents the title deed of the earth, giving its owner possession of everything that is, was, or will be on it or in it since the first day of God�s creation. The opening of the scroll indicates the beginning of Jesus taking possession of the earth in preparation for His Millennial Kingdom.WOOD WORK TECHNIQUES: As far as the wood work goes, I first take the raw wood ( board ) to the table saw to cut everything that I need. Then from there the rest of the pieces are cut with the scroll saw and a executive knife. No dowels are used on these model, the mast are cut square then I rasp the corners and sand until round. For all the round spindle wood work I use a drill as my lathe, then I use my files to shape and sand the parts that I need. No store bought pieces or parts, or factory cut wood, all 100% handcrafted. The raw materials that I use are, wood, Sculpey, wire, and thread. LATHE WORK: I don't have a lathe, and I don't use dowels, the drill is my lathe for the small parts. For the masts I take the board and cut it on the table saw into squares 1/4" x 1/4" then I rasp the corners and hand sand round. And the round spindles on the deck, I put the 1/8" round stock into my drill chuck, then I cut and sand with the files to get the shape that I want.MODEL SHIP STORE: This store is where these models can be purchased or ordered. http://nauticalgifts.redtienda.netAll Will Acknowledge His GloryThere are several terms used in woodworking which every woodworker should know. If you aren't aware of them then you must do some research or talk to expert woodworkers as you may learn a lot from them.He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led as a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. From prison and trial they led him away to his death. But who among the people realized that he was dying for their sins � that he was suffering their punishment? He had done no wrong, and he never deceived anyone. But he was buried like a criminal; he was put in a rich man�s grave.�You are worthy to take the scroll and break its seals and open it. For you were killed, and your blood has ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. And you have caused them to become God�s kingdom and his priests. And they will reign on the earth.�In Revelation 5:4, John weeps because no one can be found who is worthy to open the scroll. If the scroll cannot be opened, then there is no hope for this fallen world. Yet John is soon comforted by one of the twenty-four elders who points out that the Lion of Judah, the heir to David�s throne, is worthy to open the scroll. In verse six, we learn He is also �a Lamb that had been killed� � the same Lamb of God from Isaiah 53.Here is some photos of some of my finished models that are for sale.The modernization of woodworking has lifted the woodworking art to a new level. Modern woodworking tools and equipment led to the mushrooming of do it yourself shops that offer wooden materials, project designs for specific woodwork and the corresponding tools and equipment that can be used by the aspiring woodworker.Buried in a Rich Man�s GraveThe Lamb�s Identity�From prison and trial they led him away to his death. But who among the people realized that he was dying for their sins � that he was suffering their punishment?� Isaiah 53:8 (NLT)Despised and RejectedPaul comforts us by reminding us of this coming day in his letter to the Philippians:�But it was the Lord�s good plan to crush him and fill him with grief. Yet when his life is made an offering for sin, he will have a multitude of children, many heirs. He will enjoy a long life, and the Lord�s plan will prosper in his hands. When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of what he has experienced, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins. I will give him the honors of one who is mighty and great, because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among those who were sinners. He bore the sins of many and interceded for sinners.� Isaiah 53:10-12 (NLT)Hundreds of years before Jesus came into this world in human form, the prophet Isaiah revealed a plan by God to make one man�s life an offering for sin. The prophecies of Isaiah 53 were fulfilled in the life, crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Silent Before His Accusers�For all have sinned; all fall short of God�s glorious standard. Yet now God in his gracious kindness declares us not guilty. He has done this through Christ Jesus, who has freed us by taking away our sins. For God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to satisfy God�s anger against us. We are made right with God when we believe that Jesus shed his blood, sacrificing his life for us. God was being entirely fair and just when he did not punish those who sinned in former times. And he is entirely fair and just in this present time when he declares sinners to be right in his sight because they believe in Jesus.� Romans 3:23-26 (NLT)�I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.� John 16:33 (NLT)�Because of this, God raised him up to the heights of heaven and gave him a name that is above every other name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.� Philippians 2:9-11 (NLT)Led from Prison and Trial to DeathThese verses continue to be fulfilled in our day and in the times to come. The heirs of Jesus Christ � a multitude too numerous to count � are still being gained to this day, with new names being added to His family on a daily basis. And although Christians honor Jesus as one �who is mighty and great,� the world continues to despise and reject Him. Nevertheless, the day will soon come when this world will honor Jesus Christ in all His glory.�He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led as a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth.� Isaiah 53:7 (NLT)As those who love Christ, we can also take comfort in the knowledge that very soon every living creature will acknowledge His glory. After carrying the burden of our sins, being mocked and despised and ridiculed and hated � Jesus Christ will get His just due. He will receive everlasting honor and glory and power, and He will be acknowledged by everyone.We can be comforted because the Lamb is worthy, for He was killed, and His blood has ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. The sins of humanity will soon give way to Christ�s eternal reign and the words of the prophets will soon be fulfilled.The last verses of Isaiah 53 continue to describe the life of Jesus Christ:
For in that day, the evils of this world will pass away, and �every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father!�
Author: Britt Gillette
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